ArticleCanadian geriatrics journal : CGJ2018
Feasibility of Implementing an Exercise Program in a Geriatric Assessment Unit: the SPRINT Program.
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- Potential Efficacy of Pragmatic Exercise Program (SPRINT) during Hospitalization in Older Adults on Health Care and Physical Performance: A Pilot Study.The journal of nutrition, health & aging · 2021Article
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Abstract
backgroundAn exercise program involving patients, caregivers, and professionals, entitled SPecific Retraining in INTerdisciplinarity (SPRINT), has been developed to prevent functional decline during hospitalization of older patients. GOAL: Assess the feasibility of implementing SPRINT in the context of a Geriatric Assessment Unit (GAU).
methodsGAU's health-care professionals were instructed with the SPRINT. All new patients were evaluated by a physiotherapist shortly after admission to validate the eligibility criteria and allocation category of exercises. Questionnaires on physical activities were filled out by professionals, patients, and caregivers at baseline and after intervention. Quantitative and qualitative information was collected on adherence to the program.
resultsSPRINT was applied to 19 of the 50 patients admitted during the three-month pilot study. A daily average of one exercise session per patient was performed, most frequently with a nurse (37%), physician (20%), care attendant (13%) or by the patient alone (22%). The caregivers participated only 4% of the time. Barriers and facilitators in applying SPRINT have been identified.
conclusionsSPRINT appears relevant and applicable within GAUs. Future studies should be conducted to assess its safety and effectiveness in preventing hospital-related functional decline.
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